# Software

This field displays the list of applications installed on a machine (computer, network equipment, etc.).

![software-view](https://3503800744-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FIiEHKRx5AeABNDLcRlWX%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0c94d531c62e1fe9aed78511769242c17bb2ee39%2Fsoftware-view.png?alt=media)

## Install a Software

You can install new software from the list of existing applications

* In **software** field, select the desired application,
* Select the **version**
* click on **install**

![software-install](https://3503800744-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FIiEHKRx5AeABNDLcRlWX%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-9e20d3585176ea8f37dc327dc8b41ac4518a5a25%2Fsoftware-install.png?alt=media)

## Delete a software

You can delete one or more software, you can select the check box, and click on **Actions** and select **Delete permanently**.

If you make a mistake, you can always go back to the previous step to add it again

{% hint style="info" %}
If you need to add or modify a software (not already present in the list), you need to go to the [Assets > Software](https://github.com/glpi-network/gitbook/blob/main/modules/assets/softwares.html) tab.
{% endhint %}